Lavender recipe :

Rosewater Pavlova with Lavender Scented Rhubarb

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When I realised I had nine egg whites in the freezer and plenty of people to feed over the weekend, I decided to make a pavlova. I divided the egg whites in half so that I had about 4.5 and adjusted the sugar, mixed it up, added some[...]

Lavender Honey Grilled Chicken and a Summer Salad

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He was going to London and I was going to Paris. I ran into my colleague and beekeeper friend, Rich on our way to work. As we discussed his bees, he thought I might enjoy visiting a honey shop in Paris while I was there. He scribbled the[...]

Lavender scones and white chocolate whipped cream: a welcome distraction from Charlie Sheen

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Food is a constant distraction for me. It's essentially all I think about. I can spend hours on the internet, thinking about food, while the media is bombarding the world with some crazy news (à la Charlie Sheen).  I'm usually so engulfed in[...]

Herbs and Shortbread?Rosemary and Lavender ? Really?

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I’ve grown rosemary and lavender for several years but until recently have only used the rosemary in culinary ways. The lavender plant is so beautiful when it’s in bloom and though I’ve always wanted to cut some for use in[...]

Shortbread, I praise thee! Lavender shortbread slices

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Thankfully, the heat wave broke on National Shortbread Day, allowing bakers to re-ignite their ovens and honor this special day. I realize that National Shortbread Day is most likely not celebrated in Montreal, nor Canada... but let's just pretend![...]

Come Join Our Party, See How We Play

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1969. The year when peace, love and music ruled at Woodstock. The year when Charles Manson would gain infamy. The year when the NY Mets won their first World Series, ?Midnight Cowboy? ruled at the box office, The Beatles? ?Come Together? rocked[...]

ICE CREAM MARTINI - The Creamsicle Martini

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Download the full sized 5x3 recipe card in print quality here A few days ago I heard something I haven't heard in ages, I heard that distinctive sound of the ice cream truck coming down my road! I used to love the ice cream man when I was[...]

International Incident Lavender Party ? Chocolate and potato cake with Lavender ganache

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Spring is the time of hayfever. It is the time where people like me suffer the most. I love and hate spring. It is when grey skies are replaced by light blue skies. The days get longer and we can feel warmth on our skin instead of being hidden behind[...]

Spiced Mango Fried Ravioli with Lavender Syrup

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Mango is a model "superfruit", full of nutritional value and many essential vitamins. It is one of our favorite fruits and we use it regularly in smoothies, fruit salads, and salsas. Today, I...